Lot 39
  • 39

Poul Henningsen (1894 - 1967)

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A rare PH 3/3 wall lamp
  • stamped to the underside of the socket 'PAT. APPL.'

  • 47cm. high, top shade 28.5cm. diam.;
  • 1ft 6½in., 11¼in.
manufactured by Louis Poulsen, opal glass and patinated metal, three graduated shades and an inner shade 

Literature

A drawing of this model illustrated, Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (eds.), Light Years Ahead, The Story of the PH Lamp, Denmark, 2000, p. 157

Condition

A stylish piece of good overall appearance. There are some minor old marks and scratches to the metal which is of a more golden tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. There is a slight variance in the tone of the white glass between the shades suggesting that they may have been matched. The circular wall mounting is attached to a later wooden base. Piece not tested or guaranteed for electricity. Ready for display.
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Catalogue Note

The 3/3 wall lamp, stamped 'Pat. Appl.', was produced until May 1928.